" He was so bewildered that he didn't understandwhat she was saying; she saw his confusion and continued to lead the game, "Ifyou don't go, there is a...big possibility that you will be able to take a lookat my feet", she came much closer and whispered, "A very, very close look."She had him completely off the track; he knew that she wanted him for somethingthat he strived for, for quite a bit but, he just couldn't believe it. Herright hand went up to his chin and held firmly it with her. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm afraid I may have broken up just what you are trying to preserve by leaving. I'm sorry to have done that. In retrospect I guess it was a mistake being honest with you. I guess I'll chalk it up to experience. But I'll tell you what, we'll pay the bill. Tell the waiter we're sorry but we couldn't stay. We'll leave so you won't be distracted as you pack. I'm really sorry we couldn't have gotten along since it doesn't hurt me, but it will impact Kelly and Jenny."With that. ..what was that ridiculous nonsense about leaving, slave?"Maria jumped up and ran shrieking to the conservatory door but the man called monsieur G?rard blocked her path, expertly twisting her hands up her back to force her down onto her knees. "Oww! My f-fingers! Let g-go PLEASE - you're HURTING me!" But he didn't release her. Maria wept bitterly in fright, at the shocking news that her beloved papa was dead, and at her awful predicament - she was hopelessly TRAPPED! Rosario strode over. “That’s true, Dave. The answers to my two issues will tell us a lot about how likely going home will be and what dangers there might be. Also, what dangers might there be in staying that we haven’t considered? I think we need to think as far ahead as possible.”I smiled grimly. “I have a question for the three of you to consider. What constitutes success? Are we to fight to get home? Should we find somewhere safe and ‘hole up’ for some period? I want to stay with Misty regardless of where that.